Breakfast 2015

Hello all you retirees,

Hope life is good. It’s that time again to get together for breakfast and fellowship - same place, same time. If you see a retiree who is not on the list, please let them know about our breakfast by forwarding this email and please let me know their email address.

The Skyway Diner
1-645 Plains Rd E,
Burlington, ON L7T 4J5
905-592-1077


Hope to see you all there on Wednesday, Oct 7th , 2015 at 9:00 AM

Next breakfast after this one is Wed, Feb 4th , 2016. Put this date on your calendars.

Take care,

Rick Minion

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Obit Gord Roeder

ROEDER, Gordon Alan

Lovingly surrounded by family and friends throughout his entire illness, Gord was at peace when he passed away at home on Saturday, August 15, 2015. He joins his daughter, Lisa who predeceased him in 2004.

Gord leaves to mourn his passing, his loved and loving wife Nan (MacLean) his beloved daughter Carolyn Pucan (Jerry) of whom he was so proud, his son-in-law Bill George and the four grandchildren he cherished; Matt and Katie George, Meghan and Annie Pucan.

He will be dearly missed by his brother Robert (Dagmar), his sisters-in-law Barbara Johnston (Jim), Janice Kron (Helmut), Diane Williamson (Bryan) and his many nieces and nephews.

His family meant everything to him. It is difficult to truly thank the many family members, friends and neighbours whose care, compassion and support carried us as we progressed through Gord’s journey with cancer.

A special thank-you to Dr. Michael Foster, Dr. Ian Hodson and his radiation team at Juravinski, Karen Biggs, Nutritionist also at Juravinski, Occupational Therapist, Carole Hall and St. Elizabeth Visiting Nurses, in particular, Mary O’Gorman.

Service of Remembrance will be held at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Friends are welcome to gather for a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Reception to follow service. Private cremation has taken place.

Should you wish, the family would suggest that donations in Gord’s memory be made to Edgewood Camp & Conference Centre, 49 Memorial Street, Eden Mills, Ontario N0B 1P0, or to a charity of your choice.


Date of Birth: Wednesday, June 12th, 1940
Date of Death: Saturday, August 15th, 2015
Funeral Home:
Smith's Funeral Home
www.smithsfh.com
1167 Guelph Line
Burlington, Ontario, CANADA
L7P 2S7

Obit Ryuko Pat IKEDA (nee Fujino)

Ryuko Pat IKEDA (nee Fujino)

 The family of Pat is deeply saddened to announce her passing on June 21, 2015 in her 84th year.

 She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of George for 59 years. Loving mother of Akemi (Phil), David (Maggie), Doug and Naomi (Patrick). Cherished grandmother to Joey, Tom, Mikey, Emi, Charlie, Conall and Cian. Survived by brothers Tom (Becky) and Tak (Rose) and sister Kay (Tad) and sister-in-law Sue.
Predeceased by her parents Itsuki and Aki, sister Emiko, brother Mark, and grandson Sam.

 Her joy in life was spending time with family and friends. She loved singing, her flower garden, poker nights, tai-chi, mah-jong, playing games, doing puzzles and watching movies. She was a dedicated member of the Ikenobo Society of Hamilton and the CJCC. The family is grateful for the care and compassion shown by her oncology and surgical teams at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre and the wonderful nurses, PSWs and OT from the CCAC. With special thanks to Drs. Yang, Tozer, Johanson, and Szarka and nurses Nancy, Theresa and Joanne.

 She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

 Visitations will be held at Bay Gardens Funeral Home - 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, (905) 574-0405 on Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A memorial service to be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, June 26th at 10:30 a.m. For those who wish, donations to the Hamilton Canadian Japanese Cultural Centre or Juravinski Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated.

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George Ikeda and Don George

Frank Pearce

Obit

The family of Frank Pearce would like all his extended family and friends to know that on April 20, 2015 our Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas, Ontario.  Frank was predeceased by his loving wife Joan (2000).  He will be greatly missed by his children Sue (Alan), Debbie (Pete), Richard (Ginny) and Chris (Doug) as well as his nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Frank was Canadian to the core, a true public servant and had a full and interesting life. He started out as a city boy in Verdun, Quebec, the son of Maud Mercy Pearce and Francis Thomas Pearce and brother to Betty. He graduated from Sir George Williams University. Frank and Joan began their life together in Montreal.  They moved their young family to Burlington where Frank furthered his career at Stelco.  Frank worked with many wonderful colleagues and friends not only at Stelco but around the world.  A highlight of his life was the quarter century that  he and Joan spent on the farm in Puslinch.  They were both very active in their community meeting and enjoying many friends along the way.  This wealth of friendship continued after a move from the farm to Guelph where new friends were made on Marilyn Drive.  In recent years, Frank has had health challenges but throughout it all family has continued to be the most important aspect of his life. He loved to get together with family and cherished visits with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. With this in mind, the immediate family will be celebrating a life well-lived in a manner that he would have loved.  There will be a private family gathering at a later date. We would like to thank his extended family and friends who have kept in touch over the years. We thank the caring staff at St Joseph’s Villa and his two companions Walter and James from Home Instead, who have shown great friendship, kindness and care.  We ask that in his memory you consider donating to a charity of your choice or one that Frank favoured, the Bay Area Restoration Council or the Good Shepherd food bank.

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Margaret Clay, Derek Clay, Denise McKay, Peter Rhee, Joan Pearce

Retiree breakfast Oct 1, 2014

breakfast and fellowship

Hello all you retirees,

It’s that time again to get together for breakfast and fellowship - same place, same time.

There will be lots to talk about with USS CANADA in CCAA. What will happen to our pensions???????

The Skyway Diner
1-645 Plains Rd E,
Burlington, ON L7T 4J5
905-592-1077


Hope to see you all there on Wednesday, Feb 4, 2015 at 9:00 AM

Next breakfast after this one is Wed, June 3, 2015. Put this date on your calendars.

Take care,

Rick Minion